Neighborhood Watch
Through the Neighborhood Watch program, residents in a neighborhood can work together to prevent residential burglaries and other crimes. The Community Services Section (258-3636) will help set up a Neighborhood Watch program in your area.
Guide to the Noise Ordinance
The Division of Police responds to approximately 8,000 noise disturbance calls each year. This accounts for 5% of our overall calls for service. Violations occur primarily at night when serious crime problems are prevalent. While we do not handle these calls on a priority basis like assaults, robberies and burglaries, they nonetheless prove to be a significant drain on our resources. The information provided on this web site is general in regard to the official Lexington-Fayette Urban County Noise Ordinance. Please refer to an official printing if clarification is necessary.
Revised City Ordinance 14-70 through 14-80 was enacted by the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government on July 1, 1982. Violation of any provision calls for a fine of not less than $25.00 and not to exceed $500.00.
Specific Provisions of the Noise Ordinance:
- Machinery Noise: Air conditioning, refrigeration, others. Across dwelling unit boundary -- Anytime.
- Motor Vehicle Repair Noise: Across dwelling unit boundary--Anytime.
- Loud Music or Television: Across dwelling unit boundary--Anytime.
- Continuing Noise Disturbance: At 50 feet from a motor vehicle, on public right-of-way, or public space.
- Barking Dog: Across dwelling unit boundary--Anytime.
- Refuse Collection Noise: Across dwelling unit boundary--From 11 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.
- Construction Noise: Across dwelling unit boundary--From 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., except for emergencies.
- Commercial Amplified Sound: On a public right-of-way--Anytime.
- Non-Commercial Amplified Sound: Across dwelling unit boundary--From 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.
- Domestic Tool Noise: Across dwelling unit boundary--From 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., Or before 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday
- Loading/Unloading Noise: Across dwelling unit boundary--From 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Parking Tips
- Blocking Driveways: Parking in front of a public or private driveway is prohibited.
- Leaf Collection: Signs are posted and parking is restricted on the affected streets while leaf collection is in progress, usually October to December.
- Parking on Sidewalks or in Yards: It is unlawful to park any vehicle on the sidewalk, utility strip or other area designated for pedestrian use. It is also unlawful to park in the front or side yard of a corner lot except on an approved residential driveway.
- Snow Emergency Routes: A disabled vehicle or car parked along one of these roadways could create traffic congestion and prohibit necessary snow plowing. Parking and travel are restricted along these routes when the city is under a Snow Emergency.
- Twenty-four Hour Parking: Vehicles may not be parked at the curb of any street for more than 24 hours. The Division of Police will issue a 24-hour warning notice and the vehicle may be impounded if it is not moved within 24 hours after the notice is issued.
Parking fines must be paid to the Division of Revenue. Payment can be made in person (2nd floor of the Government Center, 200 East Main St.), or by mail to: P.O. Box 14058, Lexington, KY 40512. The Revenue office is open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. Parking fines not paid within 30 days are doubled.
Contact the Division of Public Information (258-3012 / TDD 258-3606) for a "Lexington's Good Neighbor Ordinances" booklet.
